Originally Posted by
Csdhlhcky
Hmmm, so if a full 6lbs reduction isnt super significant, why do people on this forum fuss about shaving off a few grams by switching out bottle cages/handlebars/etc.? Seems a little overkill unless you're Sir Wiggins going for an hour record. I am obviously new here, so I may be off base with my assessment...
Because we know that all else being equal, the guy with the lightest bike is the fastest.
Until you have the lightest bike, you can blame it on the bike. That is why I say go for the upgrades. Buy the lightest stuff so you have no excuses but the one in the mirror.